Every Painful Step Is a Reminder I Have Crohn's DiseaseEvery painful step I take is a reminder that I still have Crohn's disease, and psoriasis, and arthritis due to both diseases...reactions20comments
Not Your Typical Crohn's FlareI have had MANY Crohn's flares, yet no 2 have been alike. And, furthermore, they did not reveal themselves as a "typical"...reactions5comments
It's Never Just a "Normal" ProblemEven people who have nothing wrong with their GI system will and do get stomach aches. When a healthy person gets sick, they heal...reactions1comment
Ignoring Hunger PainsDo you ever feel those hunger pains but resist eating because you know your body does better when there is minimal food...reactions10comments
To Eat, or Not to Eat? That Is the QuestionPeople with inflammatory bowel disease often avoid eating certain things because they're worried about the aftermath. I stopped eating altogether. Back in...reactionscomments
Did Anesthesia Cause My Stomach Issues?We all know that we are living in unprecedented times. I guess if there was a silver lining to this pandemic it...reactions1comment
Should Everyone With Crohn’s or UC Ditch the Fiber?So today I wanted to talk about another nutrition topic and that is fiber. Now if you have IBD, then you're probably...reactions8comments
Mexican-Spiced Meatballs and Tomato SauceTo be honest, I'm not a huge fan of mince (ground beef). In fact, I'm not really that fussed about whether I...reactionscomments
I'm Always Hungry!For 6 miserable months back in 2008, I was not allowed to eat. I would imagine what it would be like to...reactions1comment
My "Unhealthy" Diet with UCI just made myself a smoothie in a Nutribullet with ingredients I haven’t put into my body in over a decade (gosh...reactions19comments
Learning to Speak "Medical Talk" With Crohn'sYes, I once spent over 367 days in the hospital due to complications with Crohn's. Many days I was too sedated to talk...reactionscomments
My Experience With Celery Juice And Crohn's DiseaseWhen I started drinking celery juice, 16oz first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, it was rough. I was in...reactions12comments
Sometimes, I Really Miss WineIt's Christmas. Well... almost. In fact, alcohol consumption tends to be highest in the weeks leading up to it than the day...reactions10comments
My Experience With Switching Diets"Eat this, not that!" screams the advertisement on TV. That phrase sure captures the history of living with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's...reactions7comments
A Semi-Vegetarian Diet for Crohn's or ColitisI just finished reading "Self-Healing Colitis and Crohn's: The Complete Wholesome Guide To Healing The Gut and Staying Well" by David Klein...reactionscomments
Things People Have Accused Me of During Meals OutHaving ulcerative colitis or an ostomy can make meals out feel daunting. You name it, we've probably considered (and gotten anxious about)...reactions9comments
Finding a New Nightly Routine with an OstomyEveryone has a nighttime routine they follow before collapsing into bed at the end of the day. For some, the typical bedtime...reactions1comment
IBD's Surprising Symptoms!We hear from community members every day that they wish their friends, family, and even doctors knew more about how inflammatory bowel...reactions19comments
Why Small Bowel MRIs are the Absolute WORSTTwo weeks ago, I found myself laying on my belly, holding my breath on autocue while desperately wondering how long I could...reactions11comments
I Tried Going Vegan to Help My Crohn's Disease and Here's What Happened…I often chat about the foods that I find helpful and, let's face it, not so helpful (aka: makes my digestive tract...reactions6comments
